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Preface Preface This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the C7B75 motherboard. About This Motherboard The C7B75 supports a single 2nd & 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors in an LGA1155 Socket.
C7B75 User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual: Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself: Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or data loss. Important: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to relay safety precautions.
Contacting Supermicro 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390 Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525 Email: sales@supermicro.
C7B75 User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Motherboard................................................................................................. iii Manual Organization...................................................................................................... iii Conventions Used in the Manual:..................................................................................iv 1-4 Contacting Supermicro.........................................................................
Table of Contents Memory Population Guidelines........................................................................ 2-9 2-4 Motherboard Installation..................................................................................2-11 Tools Needed..................................................................................................2-11 Location of Mounting Holes............................................................................2-11 Installing the Motherboard.........................
C7B75 User’s Manual PCI Slot SMB Enable (JI2C1/JI2C2)......................................................... 2-30 ATX Mode (JAT1)...................................................................................... 2-30 Manufacturing Mode (JPME2).................................................................. 2-31 Audio Enable (JPAC1).............................................................................. 2-31 TPM Support Enable (JPT1)..............................................................
Table of Contents Processor.................................................................................................... 4-3 Type of Processor....................................................................................... 4-3 Speed.......................................................................................................... 4-3 System Memory ......................................................................................... 4-3 Size...........................................
C7B75 User’s Manual SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 x16 OPROM................................................................. 4-13 Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM............................................................ 4-13 Network Stack........................................................................................... 4-13 IPv4 PXE Support .................................................................................... 4-13 IPv6 PXE Support.....................................................................
Table of Contents 4-5 Save and Exit Options................................................................................... 4-21 Save Changes and Reset......................................................................... 4-21 Save Options............................................................................................. 4-21 Save Changes........................................................................................... 4-21 Discard Changes...........................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
C7B75 User’s Manual C7B75 Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
Chapter 1: Introduction C7B75 Motherboard Layout USB3.0-2/3 USB2.0-2/3 AUDIO FP HD AUDIO COM1/2 VGA/DVI LAN USB10-13 JPAC1 C7B75 JPW2 FAN4 JPW2 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16 SLOT6 PCI-E 2.0 X1 SLOT5 PCI 33MHz COM4 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (IN X16) JI2C1 JI2C2 COM3 JBT1 FAN1 (CPU FAN) JWOR1 JPME2 ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST UNB NON-ECC DDR3 DIMM REQUIRED DIMM1A I-SATA4 I-SATA2 I-SATA0 I-SATA3 I-SATA1 USB4/5 I-SATA5 JSD1 JAT1 JL1 USB8/9 DIMM1B DIMM2A DIMM2B BIOS LICENSE JTPM1 SP1 USB3.
C7B75 User’s Manual C7B75 Quick Reference 1 SLOT4 SLOT5 SLOT7 SLOT6 AUDIO FP 2 3 JPAC1 FAN1 (CPU FAN) I-SATA0 I-SATA3 I-SATA1 BIOS LICENSE SP1 ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST UNB NON-ECC DDR3 DIMM REQUIRED DIMM2B 38 USB3.0, 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction C7B75 Jumpers and Connectors Number Name Description 1 Backpanel I/O See "Backpanel I/O Connectors", page 2-13 2 AUDIO FP Front Panel Audio Header 6,9 COM4,COM3 Serial Headers for COM4,COM3 7 BAT System Backup Battery 8 CPU Socket H2, LGA1155 CPU 12 JWOR Wake-On-Ring Header 13,14 USB 8/9,4/5 USB Headers 8/9, 4/5 15 JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header 17 JLED1 Power LED Header 18 JWOL Legacy Wake-On-LAN Header 19 JF1 Front Panel Control/LED Header 20,26,28
C7B75 User’s Manual Motherboard Features CPU Single 2nd & 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors, LGA1155 Socket. Memory Four (4) SDRAM slots support up to 32 GB of DDR3 Unbuffered, Non-ECC 1333/1066 memory Supports dual-channel memory bus DIMM sizes UDIMM 1 GB, 2 GB, 4GB, and 8GB Chipset Intel® B75 Express Expansion Slots One (1) PCI Express 3.0 x1 slot One (1) PCI Express 2.0 x4 (in x16) slot One (1) PCI Express 3.
Chapter 1: Introduction Video One (1) VGA Port, One (1) DVI Port BIOS 64 Mb AMI BIOS® SPI Flash BIOS Play and Plug (PnP0, DMI 2.3, PCI 2.3, ACPI 1.0/2.0/3.0, USB Keyboard and SMBIOS 2.5 Power Configuration ACPI/ACPM Power Management Main Switch Override Mechanism Keyboard Wake-up from Soft-Off Internal/External Modem Ring-On Power-on mode for AC power recovery PC Health Monitoring CPU Monitoring Onboard voltage monitors for Vcore, BAT, 3.
C7B75 User’s Manual C7B75 Block Diagram SVID PCIe x16 SLOT #7 PCIe3.0_x16 VRM 12 INTEL LGA1155 8.0GT/s DDR3 (CHA) Ivy Bridge-DT (Socket-H2) 1600/1333/1066MHz VRD12 DDR3 (CHB) 1600/1333/1066MHz x4 DMI 5GT/s PCIe x1 SLOT #6 PCIe2.0_x1 5GT/s PCIe x4 SLOT #4 PCIe2.0_x4 5GT/s PCI SLOT #5 5V PCI 33MHz 1 SATA-III PORT SATA-III 600MB/s 5 SATA-II PORTS SATA-II 300MB/s 12 USB PORTS USB2.0 480Mbps 4 USB 3.0 PORTS USB3.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 Chipset Overview Designed for the needs of the small businesses, the Intel® B75 Express Chipset offers ready solutions for increased PC performance, manageability, and security. Following is a short list of features. For a comprehensive overview of the chipset, please visit Intel's website at http://www.intel.com.
C7B75 User’s Manual 1-3 Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off, (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to a power-on state. See the Advanced BIOS Setup section to change this setting. The default setting is Last State.
Chapter 1: Introduction Doctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also configure Supero Doctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond predefined thresholds. 1-5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface.
C7B75 User’s Manual information, please refer to the web site at http://www.ssiforum.org/). Additionally, in areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from noise. It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges. 1-7 Super I/O The Super I/O supports two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports (UARTs).
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. • Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
C7B75 User’s Manual 2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Important: Always connect the power cable last, and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certified multi-directional heatsink only.
Chapter 2: Installation 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic cap. 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the North center edge and the South center edge of the CPU. North Center Edge South Center Edge 4. Align the CPU key that is the semi-circle cutouts against the socket keys. Once it is aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do not drop the CPU on the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically.
C7B75 User’s Manual 5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.) 6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. 7. Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down to the lever lock. CPU properly installed Load lever locked into place Warning: You can only install the CPU inside the socket only in one direction.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan 1. Locate the CPU Fan power connector on the motherboard. (Refer to the layout on the right for the CPU Fan location.) 2. Position the heatsink so that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the CPU fan power connector and are not interfered with other components. Thermal Grease 3. Inspect the CPU Fan wires to make sure that the wires are routed through the bottom of the heatsink. 4.
C7B75 User’s Manual 7. Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently push the pairs of diagonal fasteners (#1 & #2, and #3 & #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click. Also, make sure to orient each fastener so that the narrow end of the groove is pointing outward. 8. Repeat Step 7 to insert all four heatsink fasteners into the mounting holes. 9.
Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the heatsink and to prevent damage done to the CPU or other components. Active Heatsink Removal Unplug the power cable 1. Unplug the power cable from the power supply. 2. Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header. 3.
C7B75 User’s Manual 2-3 Installing DDR3 Memory Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. USB3.0-2/3 USB2.
Chapter 2: Installation Memory Support The C7B75 Motherboard supports up to 32GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) non-ECC DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz in 4 memory slots. Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules of the same type and same size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.
C7B75 User’s Manual Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (-Available) (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub flash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.99 Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.99 PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.76 PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.51 PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256-MB boundary- 512 MB 3.01 VGA Memory 16 MB 2.85 TSEG 1 MB 2.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.
C7B75 User’s Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. (See the previous page.) 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. 4. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed. 5. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging other motherboard components. 6.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-5 Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Backplane I/O Panel USB3.0-2/3 USB2.0-2/3 AUDIO FP HD AUDIO COM1/2 VGA/DVI LAN USB10-13 JPAC1 C7B75 JPW2 FAN4 JPW2 SLOT7 PCI-E 3.0 X16 SLOT6 PCI-E 2.0 X1 SLOT5 PCI 33MHz COM4 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.
C7B75 User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Six Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0 ports 2,3) and four (USB 2.0 ports 10,11,12,13) are located on the I/O back panel. USB 2.0 headers 4/5,8/9 and USB 3.0 header 0/1 are used to provide front chassis access using USB cables (not included). See the tables below for pin definitions. Front Panel USB (2.
Chapter 2: Installation Ethernet Ports There is one Gigabit Ethernet port (LAN1) located next to the HD Audio Connectors on the I/O Backpanel to provide a network connection. This port accepts RJ45 type cables. Note Please refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information. A.
C7B75 User’s Manual Front Accessible Audio Header 10-in Audio Pin Definitions A 10-pin Audio header is also located on the motherboard. This header allows you to use the onboard sound for audio playback. Connect an audio cable to the audio header to use this feature. See the tables at right for pin definitions for these headers. A.
Chapter 2: Installation DVI Port (DVI) One DVI Port (Digital Visual Interface) is located next to the VGA port on the I/O backpanel. This connector is used to display both high definition video and digital sound through an HDMI-capable display, using a single HDMI cable (not included). VGA Port (VGA) A VGA port is located next to the USB ports on the I/O backpanel. Use this port to connect to a compatible VGA display. Serial Port (COM1,COM2) Serial ports COM1 and COM2 are located on the I/O back panel.
C7B75 User’s Manual Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions. USB3.0-2/3 USB2.
Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 15 +5V 16 Ground HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate the status of HDD-related activities, including IDE, SATA activities. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
C7B75 User’s Manual NIC1 (LAN1) LAN1/LAN2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located Pin# on pins 11 and 12 of JF1. NIC1 LED is a 2-pin NIC LED header. Attach NIC LED cables to NIC1 LED indicators to display network activity. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case to reset the system. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 3 Reset 4 Ground Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
C7B75 User’s Manual 2-6 Connecting Cables This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (JPW1) ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors (JPW1 & JPW2) The 24 - pin main power connector (JPW1) is used to provide power to the motherboard. The 8-pin CPU PWR connector (JPW2) may be required for the processor.
Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 4) Fan Header Pin Definitions The C7B75 has four fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 4). These fans are 4-pin fan headers. Although pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans, we recommend the use 4-pin fans to take advantage of the fan speed control in the BIOS Hardware Monitoring section. This allows the BIOS to automatically adjust fan speeds based on the motherboard's detected system temperature.
C7B75 User’s Manual Internal Buzzer (SP1) Internal Buzzer Pin Definition The Internal Buzzer (SP1) can be used to provide audible indications for Pin# various beep codes. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm Speaker Speaker (JD1) Definitions Speaker Connector Pin Definitions On the JD1 header, Pins 3~4 are used for internal speaker. Close Pins 3~4 with a jumper to use the onboard speaker.
Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED (JLED) Onboard PWR LED Pin Definitions An onboard Power LED header is located at JLED. This Power LED header is connected to Front Control Panel located at JF1 to indicate the status of system power. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
C7B75 User’s Manual DOM PWR Connector (JSD1) DOM PWR Pin Definitions The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power connector, located at JSD1, provides 5V (Gen1/Gen) power to a solid state DOM storage device connected to one of the SATA ports. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 1 5V 2 Ground 3 Ground Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (JWOL) Wake-On-LAN (JWOL) The Wake-On-LAN header is located at JWOL on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Wake-On-Ring (JWOR) Wake-On-Ring Pin Definitions The Wake-On-Ring header is located at JWOR. This function allows your computer to wake up when receiving an incoming call to the modem while in the suspend state. This header is provided to support legacy devices. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 1 Ground 2 Wake-up Power LED Pin Definitions Power LED Header (JLED1) The Wake-On-Ring header is located at JWOR.
C7B75 User’s Manual TPM Header (JTPM1) Trusted Platform Module Header Pin Definitions This header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which Pin # is available from a third-party vendor. A TPM is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It enables the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed" means the jumper is on, and "Open" means the jumper is off the pins.
C7B75 User’s Manual PCI Slot SMB Enable (JI2C1/JI2C2) PCI Slot_SMB Enable Jumper Settings Use Jumpers JI2C1/JI2C2to enable PCI SMB (System Management Bus) support to improve system management for the PCI slots. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Jumper Setting Definition Short Enabled Open (Default) Disabled ATX Mode Jumper Settings ATX Mode (JAT1) This jumper provides the ability to select between AT and ATX mode.
Chapter 2: Installation Manufacturing Mode (JPME2) Manufacturing Mode Jumper Settings Close pins 2-3 to enable Manufacturing Mode. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Pin# Definition 1-2 Normal (Default) 2-3 Manufacturing Mode Audio Enable (JPAC1) JPAC1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio support. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable onboard audio connections. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
C7B75 User’s Manual TPM Support Enable (JPT1) TPM Support Enable Jumper Settings JPT1 allows the user to enable TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support to Jumper Setting improve data integrity and system security. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is Enabled. Definition 1-2 (Default) Enabled 2-3 Disabled A. TPM Enable USB3.0-2/3 USB2.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 Onboard Indicators Activity LED Link LED LAN LEDs One LAN port (LAN1) is located on the I/O backpanel of the motherboard. The Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while the Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the tables at right for more information.
C7B75 User’s Manual 2-9 SATA Connections SATA 2.0/3.0 Connectors Pin Definitions SATA Connections (I-SATA0~ISATA5) One Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 connector (ISATA 0) is located on the motherboard. In addition, five SATA 2.0 (I-SATA 1~5) connectors are also located on the board. These SATA ports are supported by the Intel B75 Express Chipset and provide faster data transmission than legacy Parallel ATA. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cable before adding, changing or installing any hardware components. Before Power On 1. Make sure that the Standby PWR LED is not on.
C7B75 User’s Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video--in this case, you will need to remove all the add-on cards and cables first. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.) 3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system. (If the alarm is on, check the specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one.) Memory Errors 1.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting does not sell directly to end users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you. 1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website (http://www.supermicro.com/support/faqs/) before contacting Technical Support. 2.
C7B75 User’s Manual our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS ROM file to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. You may choose the zip file or the .exe file.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Question: Why do I get an error message “IASTOR.SYS read error” and "press F6 to install Intel RAID driver" when installing Windows on my motherboard? Answer: To solve this issue, disable the IPMI jumper. Another solution is to use a USB floppy drive instead of the onboard floppy drive. For the IPMI jumper location, please check Chapter 1.
C7B75 User’s Manual Battery Installation 1. To install an onboard battery, follow the steps 1& 2 above and continue below: 2. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be facing up. 3. Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a click to ensure that the battery is securely locked. Warning: When replacing a battery, be sure to only replace it with the same type. Battery Holder 1 2 This side up 3-5 Press down until you hear a click.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the C7B75. The ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Note: For AMI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions in Appendix C. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up.
C7B75 User’s Manual How to Start the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens. An AMI BIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen, below the copyright message. Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.
C7B75 User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press to access the submenu items: Main Advanced Ap o Setup U lity - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Security Save & Exit System Boot Feature Se ng.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices.
C7B75 User’s Manual CPU Information This submenu displays information regarding the installed CPU. Active Processor Cores Enables selection of the number of the processor's core to activate. (Please refer to Intel's web site for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2, and 3. Limit CPUID Maximum This feature allows the user to set the maximum CPU ID value. Enable this function to boot the legacy operating systems that cannot support processors with extended CPUID functions.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS If Enabled, the BIOS will monitor the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components and will attempt to decrease the interference whenever needed. The options are Enabled and Disabled. CPU PPM Configuration Use this feature to select a power-saving scheme for the motherboard. The options are Disabled, Energy Efficient and Custom.
C7B75 User’s Manual Chipset Configuration WARNING: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunction. System Agent (SA) Configuration Use this section to modify System Agent (SA) parameters. Graphics Configuration Internal Graphics Use this item to keep IGD (Internal Graphics Device) enabled based on the setup options. The settings are Auto, Disabled, and Enabled. IGFX Boot Display Use this item to select which video device will be activated during POST.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Graphics Performance Analyzers Use this feature to enable or disable the Intel graphics performance analyzers counters. The options are Enabled and Disabled. NB PCIe Configuration PEG0 - Gen X Use this item to configure the desired Generation support for PEG0. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3. VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel's Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables.
C7B75 User’s Manual Scrambler Seed Generation Off Use this item to control memory scrambler seed generation. Select Enabled to prevent generating scrambler seed. Select Disabled to always generate scrambler seed. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Memory Remap Select Enabled to enable memory remap above 4G. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Memory Alias Check Select Enabled to enable memory alias check. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Port 60/64 Emulation This feature enables or disables I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB-aware Operating Systems. The options are Disabled and Enabled. BIOS EHCI Hand-Off This item is for Operating Systems that do not support Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) hand-off. When enabled, EHCI ownership change will be claimed by the EHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
C7B75 User’s Manual IDE Mode The following items are displayed when IDE Mode is selected: IDE Legacy / Native Mode Selection Use this item to select Native Mode or IDE Legacy support. The options are Native and Legacy. PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration This feature allows the user to set the PCI/PnP configurations for the following items: VGA Priority This feature allows the user to select the graphics adapter to be used as the primary boot device. The options are Auto, Onboard, and Offboard.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 x4 (in x16 ) OPROM Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a device installed on the slot specified above. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SLOT5 PCI 33MHz OPROM Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a device installed on the slot specified above. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SLOT6 PCI-E 2.
C7B75 User’s Manual Serial Port 1 Settings This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port becomes unavailable.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS needs between system cooling and power saving. This setting is recommended for regular systems with normal hardware configurations. The options are Full Speed (@100% of PWM Cycle), and Standard (@50% of PWM Cycle). CPU Temperature Display Mode This feature displays the CPU temperature detected by DTS (i.e., +34oC) or temperature status in text ("Low", "Medium" or "High"). The options are Text Mode or DTS Mode.
C7B75 User’s Manual ACPI Settings Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS TPM Enable Status This item displays the status of TPM Support to indicate if TPM is currently enabled or disabled. TPM Active Status This item displays the status of TPM Support to indicate if TPM is currently active or deactivated. TPM Owner Status This item displays the status of TPM Ownership. Intel TXT (LT) Configuration Intel TXT (LT-SX) Hardware Support This feature indicates if the following hardware components support the Intel Trusted Execution Technology.
C7B75 User’s Manual PCH-FW Configuration This feature displays ME configuration settings. Me Firmware Re-Flash Use this feature to enable re-flashing of the ME firmware. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Intel® Ethernet Controller 10 Gigabit This item displays the following information on the Intel 82579V Gigabit Network Connection. NIC Configuration Link Speed Use this feature to change the link speed and duplex for the current port.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-4 Boot Settings Main Advanced Ap o Setup U lity - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Op ons Priority 07.69 Boot Op on #1 Boot Op on #2 Boot Op on #3 Boot Op on #4 Boot Op on #5 Set Boot Priority. [CD/DVD] [Hard Disk:P5: WDC WD8...
C7B75 User’s Manual 4-3 Security Settings Main Advanced Ap o Setup U lity - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Save & Exit Boot Security Password Descrip on If ONLY the administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-5 Save and Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Apo Setup Ulity - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes.
C7B75 User’s Manual Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults from the Exit menu and press . These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save as User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press .
Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue with bootup. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue to bootup. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
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Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items. (Note: To install the Windows Operating System, please refer to the instructions posted on our website at http://www.
C7B75 User’s Manual B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor® III The SuperDoctor III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management tool is called the SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III software and manual may be downloaded from our Website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II, this version is also available for download at the link above.
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Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
C7B75 User’s Manual a USB CD/DVD ROM/RW device can be used for this purpose. However, a USB Hard Disk drive cannot be used for BIOS recovery at this time. To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instructions below. 1. Using a different machine, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into the disc Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.
Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 5. When the screen as shown above displays, using the arrow key, select the item- "Proceed with flash update" and press the key. You will see the progress of BIOS Recovery as shown in the screen below. Note: Do not interrupt the process of BIOS flashing until it is completed. 6. After the process of BIOS Recovery is complete, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive.
C7B75 User’s Manual 8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter AMI.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing is completed. 9. After seeing the message that BIOS update is completed, unplug the AC power cable from the power supply to clear CMOS, and then plug the AC power cable in the power supply again to power on the system. 10. Press continuously to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 11. Press to load default settings. 12.
(Disclaimer Continued) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
